Singapore expands health insurance to cover more treatments, including those outside traditional settings.

Singapore has amended its MediShield Life health insurance scheme to cover more types of medical treatments, including those received outside traditional healthcare settings. The changes aim to protect citizens from high medical costs and improve the scheme's sustainability by expanding how premiums are collected, such as through email and online portals. The update also allows for more flexible approval of care providers and treatments, with a focus on managing costs and potentially including mental health services in the future.

November 11, 2024
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